Arsenal may have reached a tricky sticking point in their late bid to sign Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa.
The midfielder was on the scoresheet against the Gunners in Wednesday night's clash at the Emirates Stadium before Villa boss Steven Gerrard admitted Luiz could depart before the transfer deadline. That has sparked Arsenal's recruitment team into action as they make a last-ditch attempt to land the Brazilian before the summer window shuts.
Already Arsenal have seen two bids rejected by Villa, the latest of which being in the region of £23million. Villa are open to a sale given Luiz's contract expires next summer, but will not be held to ransom. A report by the Independent claims Villa have slapped a £40m asking price on Luiz.
